Phlox roemeriana

Also Known As

Golden-Eyed Phlox

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

1-12

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Phlox roemeriana plant details

Phlox roemeriana is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox roemeriana

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox roemeriana

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Since “Golden-eyed Phlox”, a high country Texas annual, is found growing only on rocky limestone or sandy soil I didn’t have high hopes for its success here in the Bay Area but decided to experiment with it anyway. What a surprise!Grow it in very well-drained soil with a bit of compost side-dressing and bang, it turns out like this! Plentiful eye-candy saturated fuchsia pink blooms 1.5” across boast contrasting white centers highlighted by a conspicuous golden eye. What’s more, it bloomed (here with Chrysocephalum apiculatum 'Silver Sunburst') from April thru July! And with its neat 12” x 12” habit, it’s a treat for the front of a bed, rock gardens, meadows and containers. Said to tolerate low water and clay, but probably wouldn’t look this awesome.